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Enhancing EFL Vocabulary Mastery via Wordwall.net: A Mixed-Methods Study on Achievement and Student Challenges Anjani, Nasywa Maudyna; Karim, Sayit Abdul; Radjaban, R.Y; Matas, Gordan; Winarna, Winarna
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 15, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v15i4.pp2310-2327

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Enhancing EFL Vocabulary Mastery via Wordwall.net: A Mixed-Methods Study on Achievement and Student Challenges. Objective: This study explores Wordwall.net, an online learning platform, to enhance students' English vocabulary and identify the challenges they encounter. Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, involving twenty-five students from the Grade X Pharmacy Department at SMK YPKK 1 Sleman. The study aimed to gather quantitative data (pre-tests and post-tests) to measure vocabulary mastery, including spelling dictation, word translation, and collocation in sentences. Meanwhile, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data on the challenges of using the platform from six students, using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using Miles & Huberman's interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Findings: The results show a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery, with the average score increasing from 55.76 in the pre-test to 87 in the post-test. Moreover, Wordwall.net has the potential to enhance vocabulary and student engagement. However, students encountered challenges, including competitive pressure and unstable internet connections. Conclusion: These findings have significant implications for language teachers, school administrators, and curriculum developers, underscoring the importance of effectively integrating digital platforms. Additionally, policymakers should consider enhancing digital infrastructure in schools to ensure equitable access to online learning resources. The findings suggest that classroom teachers can effectively integrate Wordwall.net to enhance vocabulary mastery, boost motivation, and make learning more engaging. For institutions, this highlights the importance of providing digital infrastructure and training teachers in using web-based platforms. School administrators and policymakers should also support equitable access to reliable internet to ensure consistent learning outcomes. Keywords: challenge, vocabulary mastery, word wall, web-based learning.
ENHANCING EFL LEARNERS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THE AUDIO-LINGUAL METHOD Muhammad Ashari Putra; Didha Fridayanto; Bayu Prasetyo Aji; Sayit Abdul Karim; Suryo Sudiro
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v5i1.514

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The teaching method is one of the contributing factors to successful English language learning. The appropriate use of a teaching method is one of the ways to enhance learners’ speaking skills. The present study aims at reviewing the use of the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM), one of the teaching methods to enhance EFL learners’ speaking skills. The present study employs library research to delineate the use of ALM to enhance learners' mastery of speaking skills. The data were obtained from documentation study and previous research findings and further analyzed qualitatively. Therefore, it reviews the brief of ALM, the purposes of ALM. Moreover, it scrutinizes the strategies used in ALM, the benefits of using and the implication of using ALM in classroom teaching. Finally, some important points on the use of ALM are highlighted in the conclusion part.
EFL TEACHERS’ STRATEGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH NARRATIVE WRITING DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK Jihan; Sayit Abdul Karim; Royana; Jumiyasrini; Nichella Ayu Clarita
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v6i1.609

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The COVID-19 outbreak throughout the world forced the government of Indonesia to shift academic programs into online mode. The objectives of this study are to describe the teachers' strategies for teaching narrative writing during the COVID-19 outbreak and to find out the teachers' reasons to choose the strategies. Therefore, a qualitative research design was applied and the data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and online observation. Two exemplary teachers were involved as the respondents in the present study. Data coding was conducted to analyze the data gained from those research instruments. The findings revealed that the first respondent (JY) used cooperative learning, group discussion, and translation as her strategies in teaching English narrative writing text. Meanwhile, the second respondent (RN) used guided questions, cooperative learning, and translation as her strategies for teaching English narrative text during the pandemic. The findings showed that the first respondent (JY) utilized those strategies to increase students' participation, enhance students' vocabulary mastery, and developed student writing ability. Meanwhile, the second respondent (RN) utilized the aforementioned strategies to enrich students' vocabulary mastery, and improve students sentence structure.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE USE OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION IN ENGLISH-SPEAKING CLASS ACTIVITIES Cintya Rima Puspitasari; Sayit Abdul Karim; R. Yohanes Radjaban; Arifin Kurniawan
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v6i2.665

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Small Group Discussion (SGD) is one of the techniques that can be used in learning and teaching English speaking skills. This study aims to find out students' perceptions and the challenges students encountered when using SGD in their English-speaking activities at SMK Dirgantara Putra Bangsa. This study used mixed method approaches, and the instruments used in collecting data were questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Respondents in this study were 23 students (7 males and 16 females) from class X of SMK Dirgantara Putra Bangsa in the academic year 2023–2024and through a purposive random sampling technique. Furthermore, a questionnaire was used to figure out students' perceptions, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to find out the challenges encountered by students when using SGD. Sixrespondents (5 females and 1 male) were selected in the interview session based on their scores, they are; two students with the highest scores, two students with middle scores, and two students with low scores to be interviewed. The semi-structured interview data were analyzed qualitatively using the interactive model proposed by Miles & Huberman (1994). The results of this study show that students' perceptions of using SGD can enhance their speaking skills. Meanwhile, the results of the interviews indicated that lack of vocabulary and self-confidence were challenges those students encountered in using SGD. This learning model may help students participate, engage, and enhance their confidence in speaking English, and teachers are aware of the importance of choosing the right learning model to achieve successful learning in the classroom are a few pedagogical implications of the present study
The MBKM Programs in The Higher Education Settings:: EFL Students’ Expectations Alamsyah, Kikin Feby; Karim, Sayit Abdul
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v7i1.870

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The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka or Emancipated Learning-Independent Campus, hereinafter called MBKM, was launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in 2020. In consequence, several higher education institutions may implement the MBKM curriculum. This study attempts to explore EFL students’ expectations towards eight programs of the MBKM. This study utilized qualitative descriptive, and the data were obtained through open-ended questions. Furthermore, 33 students in the sixth semester of the English Language Education Study Program (ELESP) participated as the respondents. The data were analyzed descriptively by describing the students’ expectations towards the MBKM programs in their study program. The findings revealed that they have high expectations for each program of MBKM, for instance, the Internship program provides a real-life experience, and clear job descriptions for students from different majors. The next program, the Teaching Assistance provides students opportunities to teach in the class and improve their teaching skills. Meanwhile, the Research activities enhance students’ critical thinking skills, problem-solving, article publication, and knowledge of research methods. Furthermore, the Humanity project enhances students’ social sensitivity to community issues. The Entrepreneur program facilitates students in the business sector and reduces unemployment in Indonesia. The Independent project enhances students’ innovative ideas and increases students’ bargaining power at both national and international levels. The last program, the Community service facilitates students to identify communities’ problems, and develop the village. The implication of the MBKM curriculum will positively contributed to the successful of the best practice of the aforementioned programs in each higher institution in the near future.
The Use of DeepL as a Translation Tool in English Language Learning: Insights from Indonesian EFL University Students A’yun, Silvianida Qurrota; Karim, Sayit Abdul; Matas, Gordan; Radjaban, R.Yohanes; Winarna, Winarna
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 8, No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v8i2.33633

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The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed language learning practices, for instance, the use of DeepL translation tools for machine translation. It plays a growing role in facilitating comprehension, vocabulary development, and academic literacy among EFL learners. This study provides empirical evidence of how DeepL shapes students’ learning efficiency and translation strategies. This mixed-methods study explores the perceptions and challenges of 27 fourth-year English Language Education Study Program (ELESP) students at Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta regarding DeepL as a translation tool in their language learning. Employing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for data collection, the research gathered both quantitative and qualitative data. The questionnaire explored students' overall perceptions, while interviews delved into the specific challenges encountered by six selected students, using a purposive sampling technique across varying proficiency levels: two students with high proficiency, two students with medium proficiency, and two students with low proficiency, as indicated by the analyzed questionnaire scores. Furthermore, the researchers analyzed the questionnaire results through data checking, coding categories, and compared them across the highest, middle, and lowest categories, analyzing the results descriptively. Meanwhile, for the semi-structured interview, the results were analyzed using an interactive model, comprising data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. Findings indicate positive student perceptions. Quantitative analysis of questionnaire data revealed overwhelmingly positive perceptions, with 81.5% and 66.7% of students showing high agreement on key positive statements about DeepL's utility. However, the qualitative data reveal that all interviewed students face challenges, particularly the time-consuming process of double-checking translations due to the uncertainty of meaning. This study highlights DeepL's significant role in facilitating language learning while also underscoring the need for students to develop critical evaluation skills.
Enhancing Vocational High School Students’ English-Speaking Skills Through Comic Strips Abdussafa, Arif; Karim, Sayit Abdul; Matas, Gordan; Radjaban, R. Yohanes
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v9i1.2967

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This mixed-methods study investigated the effectiveness of comic strips in enhancing the English language skills of tenth-grade vocational students at SMKN 1 Tempel, Yogyakarta. Thirty-six students from Class X AKL 2 participated in the study, which integrated quantitative and qualitative approaches. The characteristics of the participants are; they are  active registered students, and have willingness to participate in speaking class activities during data gathering. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test speaking assessments to assess pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and fluency. Participants had chances to utilize the comic strips three times in the practice stage. Meanwhile. semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten students using purposive sampling technique. Furthermore, quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data used Miles and Huberman’s (1994) interactive model. The quantitative findings revealed a substantial improvement across all speaking components following the comic strip–based instruction. The highest score increased from 88 to 96, and the lowest score rose from 56 to 64. Vocabulary showed the largest gain, followed by notable increases in comprehension and grammar. Fluency and pronunciation initially the weakest aspects also improved, indicating greater confidence and smoother speech supported by the visual prompts. Overall, the class total score increased from 2476 to 2728, demonstrating a clear enhancement in speaking proficiency. Meanwhile, qualitative results showed that students perceived comic strips as engaging, motivating, and easy to understand. Learning motivation, expanding of vocabulary, and students’ engagement in speaking were the main themes addressed by the participants. Moreover, they reported that the visuals, sequential panels, and word balloons helped them absorb the storyline, generate ideas, recall vocabulary, and speak more coherently. The study implies that comic strips are an effective multimodal resource for supporting speaking instruction in EFL vocational settings, offering contextual scaffolding that enhances learner engagement.
Analysis On Political Speech Of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono: Common Sense Assumption And Ideology Sayit Abdul Karim
RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 1 No. 2 (2015): October 2015
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/jr.1.2.2015.309-318

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This paper presents an analysis on political speech of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), the former president of Indonesia at the Indonesian conference on “Moving towards sustainability: together we must create the future we want”. Ideologies are closely linked to power and language because using language is the commonest form of social behavior, and the form of social behavior where we rely most on ‘common-sense’ assumptions. The objectives of this study are to discuss the common sense assumption and ideology by means of language use in SBY’s political speech which is mainly grounded in Norman Fairclough’s theory of language and power in critical discourse analysis. There are two main problems of analysis, namely; first, what are the common sense assumption and ideology in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s political speech; and second, how do they relate to each other in the political discourse? The data used in this study was in the form of written text on “moving towards sustainability: together we must create the future we want”. A qualitative descriptive analysis was employed to analyze the common sense assumption and ideology in the written text of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s political speech which was delivered at Riocto entro Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro on June 20, 2012. One dimension of ‘common sense’ is the meaning of words. The results showed that the common sense assumption and ideology conveyed through SBY’s specific words or expressions can significantly explain how political discourse is constructed and affected by the SBY’s rule and position, life experience, and power relations. He used language as a powerful social tool to present his common sense assumption and ideology to convince his audiences and fellow citizens that the future of sustainability has been an important agenda for all people.  Keywords: Political speech, common sense, assumption, ideology, sustainability, growth.
Analysis On Cooperative Principle And Politeness Principle In Guest Complaining At X Hotel In Kuta-Bali Sayit Abdul Karim
RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 2 No. 2 (2016): October 2016
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/jr.2.2.2016.394-408

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Language plays an important role in human life as a medium of communication. The communication between sender and receiver is the activity of conveying ideas, messages, attitude, and mood of both speakers and hearers. This paper attempts to analyze cooperative principle (CP) and politeness principle (PP) in guest complaining at x hotel in Kuta-Bali through a series of conversation at the front desk. The data were gathered from guest’s conversation record book from one of the hotels in Kuta-Bali. The conversations have been transcribed into a written text. The intended data were identified, classified, and then separately analyzed based on cooperative and politeness principle. A qualitative descriptive analysis was employed to analyze CP and PP in the guest complaining as in line with the theories which are proposed by Grice and Leech. The results of analysis show that the receptionist carefully observed both CP and PP, but the guest’s responses might not necessarily comply with those principles for some reasons.  Keywords: Cooperative principle, maxim, speech acts, politeness principle, pragmatics.
EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Implementing Higher-Order Thinking Skills During English Online Learning Mohammad Faisal Umam; Dyah Mukaromah; Sayit Abdul Karim; Erni Cahya Utami
RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Ilmu Linguistik Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/jr.9.1.2023.23-31

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This present study aims to explore the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of implementing the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and their strategies in their English online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak. A qualitative descriptive design was applied for the present study. Five EFL teachers (1 male and 4 females) from SMKN 1 Seyegan, Yogyakarta were involved in the data gathering process. The data were obtained from a semi-structured interview conducted face to face, and the data were analyzed descriptively. The findings of the present study revealed that teachers' perceptions of implementing HOTS in English online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak were varied among them. Furthermore, three respondents: Mr. S, Mrs. ECU, and Mrs. IL found it hard to fully implement HOTS in their online learning and teaching due to several factors such as students' low level of English knowledge, the nature of the topic delivered, and digital literacy. The findings also revealed that there are four strategies applied by the EFL teachers in conducting HOTS during their English online learning, they are through the activities of 1) reading a text; 2) watching videos; 3) creating the learning products, and 4) stimulating questions.
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